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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Fighting River Blindness: A Closer Look at Cameroon's Struggle

In Cameroon's Massangam Health District, a battle against river blindness is ongoing. This disease, caused by a parasite, is spread by blackflies that thrive in fast-flowing rivers. The parasite can cause skin issues and even blindness. In some parts of Africa, the disease has been eliminated, but i

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Health Workers' Knowledge and Care for Tropical Diseases in Guinea

Ever wondered how healthcare providers in Guinea handled certain tropical diseases? A recent study looked into this, focusing on diseases like trachoma and onchocerciasis. From November 7th to 22nd, 2022, researchers surveyed 86 healthcare providers in the Forecariah health district. They used a que

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Sep 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Protecting Our Water: Post Falls Takes Charge of Aquifer Safety

Post Falls is taking a proactive approach to safeguarding its drinking water supply by formalizing an agreement with Panhandle Health District to manage the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. This aquifer, which covers a vast area from Lake Pend Oreille down to Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls, i

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